Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140,480.32, 1,573,980 and 657,063.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,140,480.32, 1,573,980 and 657,063.68 is: 906,815.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,140,480.32 : 1,573,980 = 657,063.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,140,480.32/1,573,980 = 657,063.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,140,480.32x = 1,573,980 × 657,063.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,140,480.32x = 1,034,205,091,046.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,034,205,091,046.40/1,140,480.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 906,815.38
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